FaultScore report
Owners have filed 48 complaints about the 1993 Eagle Talon with NHTSA between 1995 and 2012. The largest single group is the transmission & drivetrain. Across this model's run it ranks 2 of 6 worst.
FaultScore 46/100
Higher is worse. Measured against the other years of the Eagle Talon.
How this is worked out48
Complaints
3
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
Click any bar to open that year's report.
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
2 crashes, 0 fires · median 92,000 mi
Median failure at 30,000 miles
1 crashes, 0 fires
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all complaints include one.
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single owner can see from inside their own car.
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
TRANSFER CASE LOCKUP
ALLEGED DRIVETRAIN FAILURE THAT CAN LEAD TO LOCK-UP OF THE REAR OR ALL WHEELS.
HOOD FLY-UP
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not always mirror the American ones.
Powertrain
NOTE: ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES. OIL FILL VARIATIONS DURING THE INITIAL OIL FILL PROCESS OF THE TRANSFER CASE COULD RESULT IN LOW LEVELS OF LUBRICATION, SUBSEQUENTLY RESULTING IN POSSIBLE SEIZURE AND WHEEL LOCK UP. CORRECTION: TRANSFER CASE WILL BE INSPECTED FOR LOW FLUID LEVEL AND LEAKS FROM THE REAR YOKE PLUG, AND REPAIRED AS NECESSARY.
Recalls cover specific build ranges, so check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or, in Canada, Transport Canada.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
SHOULDER BELT OVERTIGHTENS AGAINST PASSENGER.HAD TO USE EMERGENCY RELEASE FOR MY PASSENGER.
NHTSA complaint #746386 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
FRONTAL COLLISION IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 35 MPH, LAP/SHOULDER BELT ON DRIVER DID NOT RETRACT CAUSING INJURIES. TT *SLC
NHTSA complaint #974180 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
FRONT PASSENGER DOOR POPPED OPEN UPON IMPACT; DRIVER/PASSENGER MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELTS DID NOT HOLD OCCUPANTS; PASSENGER'S HEAD WENT THRU WINDSHIELD; TOTALLED.
NHTSA complaint #958730 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS
FRONT PASSENGER DOOR POPPED OPEN UPON IMPACT; DRIVER/PASSENGER MOTORIZED SHOULDER BELTS DID NOT HOLD OCCUPANTS; PASSENGER'S HEAD WENT THRU WINDSHIELD; TOTALLED.
NHTSA complaint #958730 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 EAGLE TALON ES. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 15 MPH WHEN A BANG WAS EMITTED FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE TRANSFER CASING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO QUALIFY FOR REPAIRS UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 98V069002 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 157,000.
NHTSA complaint #10457992 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 EAGLE TALON. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. HE DROVE AND PARKED THE VEHICLE TO HIS RESIDENCE. A COUPLE OF DAYS LATER, HE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT ALL OF THE OIL LEAKED OUT. MORE OIL WAS PLACED INTO THE VEHICLE, BUT LEAKED OUT IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARDS. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE NO LONGER LIABLE FOR THE REPAIRS BECAUSE THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED FOR THIS SPECIFIC COMPONENT. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 127,000.
NHTSA complaint #10249031 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
TIRES
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 EAGLE TALON. THE VEHICLE HAS COOPER LIFELINER CLASSIC II TIRES, SIZE P235/75R15. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE. THE CONTACT EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRES. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS NORMAL WEAR FOR THE AGE OF THE TIRES. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
NHTSA complaint #10242784 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
ACTIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAILS TO OPERATE BELOW 30 DEGREES (F). CHRYSLER PART #MB791139. THE SHOULDER BELT MECHANISM LOCKS AND FAILS TO RELEASE WHEN BELOW THE ABOVE TEMPERATURE. BECAUSE THE COMPONENT IS BENEATH THE CENTER ARM REST, IT DOES NOT SUFFICIENTLY WARM UNTIL AFTER AN HOUR OF VEHICLE USE. THE RESULT IS THE SHOULDER BELT CANNOT BE USED DURING THE FIRST HOUR OF DRIVING AS IT WILL NOT EXTEND TO ITS' INTENDED POSITION. THIS ISSUE IS CONSISTENT AND OCCURS EVERY DAY WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IS BELOW 30 DEGREES(F).
NHTSA complaint #10205944 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
I BOUGHT THE CAR AND DROVE IT LESS THAN 20,000 MILE THEN THE TIMING BELT BROKE CAUSING THE EXHAUST VALVES TO BEND AND MESS THE HEAD UP CAUSING ME TO REPLACE THE ENGINE ANT ALMOST $2000.00. I HEAR THAT THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH THESE CARS I READ WHERE PEOPLE ARE SUEING FOR REPAIR.
NHTSA complaint #10056831 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
THE VEHICLE WILL NOT GO INTO DRIVE BUT WILL GO INTO REVERSE. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. AT THIS TIME THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN LOOKED AT BY A MECHANIC. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
NHTSA complaint #8021985 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
VEHICLE WAS GOING 50-55MPH AND REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP. VEHICLE SLID ALL OVER THE ROAD, CAUSING IT TO GET STUCK SIDEWAYS ON THE HILL. TRANSFER CASE LEAKED OIL, AND BLEWOUT REAR DIFFERENTIAL. VEHICLE WAS APART OF NHTSA RECALL 98-V-069-002/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 780 IN 1998. DEALER WAS AWARE THAT WORK WAS PERFORMED BY AN INDEPENDENT DEALER.
NHTSA complaint #8016084 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
TRANSMISSION/ TRANSFER CASE LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE'S MAKE AND MODEL. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
NHTSA complaint #892972 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
SHOULDER BELT OVERTIGHTENS AGAINST PASSENGER.HAD TO USE EMERGENCY RELEASE FOR MY PASSENGER.
NHTSA complaint #746386 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
FAILED COMPONENT LOCKED UP ALL 4 WHEELS (ALL WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLE).
NHTSA complaint #744803 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
MY CAR ENGINE WAS BLOWN AT 48,600 MILES DUE TO A VALVE COMING APART AND A PISTON GOING THROUGH THE ENGINE. THE MOST IRONIC PART OF THIS IS THAT IT HAPPENED 7 DAYS AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF MY 7 YEAR 70,000 MILE EXTENDED WARRANTY THAT I PURCHASED WHEN I BOUGHT THE CAR. AS YOU CAN SEE THE MILAGE WAS SIGNIFICANTLY UNDER THE MILEAGE THRESHOLD BY MORE THAN 30%. I HAVE CONTACTED CHYSLER AND MY DEALER. CHRYSLER CAME BACK WITH AN OFFER OF $6,000 TO REPAIR MY ENGINE OF WHICH THEY WOULD PAY HALF. SOUNDS LIKE A GREAT DEAL, HUH? NOT REALLY WHEN THE BOOK VALUE ON THE CAR IS $3,000. I CONTINUED TO TRY TO GET CHRYSLER TO COVER THE COSTS (WHICH I BELIEVE ARE AT RETAIL PRICES) BASED ON GOODWILL AND TO STAND BY THEIR PRODUCTS. TO NO AVAIL CHYRSLER WOULD NOT BUDGE. MY DEALER HAS OFFERED TO PAY HALF OF MY SHARE OR $1,500. I AM GRATEFUL THAT MY DEALER HAS OFFERED ME SOMETHING MORE REASONABLE. I AM PLANNING ON WRITING TO CHRYSLER TO EXPRESS MY DISSATISFACTION WITH THEIR PRODUCTS AND THEIR CONSUMER GOOD WILL. I HAVE OBTAINED SOME GOOD INFORMATION FROM YOUR SITE TO INCLUDE IN MY LETTER. I CERTAINLY WILL NEVER BUY A CHRYSLER PRODUCT AGAIN
NHTSA complaint #729481 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
WHILE DRIVING HOOD FLEW UP & BACK TOWARDS WINDSHIELD. WINDSHIELD WAS BADLY DAMAGED, AND INTERFERED WITH DRIVER'S VISION. PULLED VEHICLE TO SIDE OF ROAD. HOOD LATCH WAS FAULTY & FAILED TO KEEP HOOD DOWN. THERE WAS NO PRIOR WARNING OF A PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #859498 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MANUFACTURER SPECS REQUIRE TIMING BELT REPLACEMENT EVERY 60,000 MILES BUT NEW REPLACEMENT TIMING BELT FAILED LESS THAN 20,000 MILES LATER, CAUSING SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE AND CAR TO CUT OUT WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY.ON HIGHWAY.
NHTSA complaint #716953 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FAILURE OF TRANSFER CASE IN TRANSMISSION. VIN# EXCLUDED FROM RECALL #98V069002 ON THIS VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #711877 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WHEN DRIVING AT 40 MPH LOST POWER, AND VEHICLE WON'T GO INTO THIRD OR FOUTH GEAR. ALSO, BRAKES ARE SOFT WHEN APPLYING, AND ONE OF THE ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #845219 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
WHEN DRIVING AT 40 MPH LOST POWER, AND VEHICLE WON'T GO INTO THIRD OR FOUTH GEAR. ALSO, BRAKES ARE SOFT WHEN APPLYING, AND ONE OF THE ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED.
NHTSA complaint #845219 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THERE WAS TRANSMISSION FLUID COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE STALLED/ AND CUT OFF . ALSO, CRANKSHAFT ROD BEARING KNOC K OR TICKING SOUND, AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS SQUEAK.
NHTSA complaint #844074 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THERE WAS TRANSMISSION FLUID COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE STALLED/ AND CUT OFF . ALSO, CRANKSHAFT ROD BEARING KNOC K OR TICKING SOUND, AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS SQUEAK.
NHTSA complaint #844074 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THERE WAS TRANSMISSION FLUID COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE STALLED/ AND CUT OFF . ALSO, CRANKSHAFT ROD BEARING KNOC K OR TICKING SOUND, AND REAR BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS SQUEAK.
NHTSA complaint #844074 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
PAINT SEEMS TO BE FADING RAPIDLY, AND CHIPPING OFF THE MIRROR'S. I HAVE TAKEN GOOD CARE OF THIS CAR, REGULARLY WASHING AND WAXING. I HAVE SEEN SIMILAR TALON'S, AND ECLIPSE'S WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. PAINT FADING REALLY NOTICABLE ON TRUNK,DECK LID, DOORS,
NHTSA complaint #708391 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TIMING BELT FAILURE DUE TO PREMATURE BELT FATIGUE, CAUSING $3,500 IN DAMAGES, HEAD RUINED, EXHUAST VALVES RUINED.
NHTSA complaint #706345 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
TIMING BELT BROKE WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE. HEARD THAT THERE MIGHT BE A RECALL ON THIS ITEM.. WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT. ALSO PAINT IS FLAKING AND PEELING VERY BADLY ON THE REAR BUMPER SECTION. AND PAINT IS BUBBLING ABOVE THE DRIVERS SIDE DOOR NEAR THE SUNROOF.
NHTSA complaint #705982 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
LEFT REAR QUARTER PANEL ON DRIVERS WINDOW DENTED, CAUSING WNDOW TO COME OFF TRACK 3/4 WAY UP.
NHTSA complaint #544661 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
TRANSFER CASE FAILED/REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION. AFTER INITIAL REPAIR TRANSFER CASE LEAKED/LOCKED UP IN TRAFFIC, WAS REPAIRED UNDER RECALL. (98V-069)AW
NHTSA complaint #544661 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
TAIL SHAFT SEAL IN TRASFER CASE FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #533899 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.